With so many artisanal traditions and such culinary excellence, it would be hard to travel to Italy and not bring home anything! But with so many fakes and mass-produced items flooding the market these days, you may wonder what the best things to buy in Italy are, and how to tell what is authentic from what is a scam. The number one tip is to...

There are many off the beaten path places to visit in Italy for the curious traveler wishing to go beyond the well-known destinations of Rome, Florence and Venice. Sure, those cities should not be missed, especially when visiting Italy for the first time. However, do not rule out little-known places you may have never heard of: you will be in for...

It’s a daunting task, and you’ve been putting it off long enough, but now is the time. You're finally going to plan for that Italian vacation you've been talking and dreaming about for years. But now that you’ve decided to begin, there are so many things you want to see and places you need to book. Where do you start? Read below for our...

When you are planning your next vacation to Italy, add one more item to your to-do list. Although there’s already plenty to do and plenty to see, we’d like to suggest an evening to an Italian theater, a great way to get to know Italy’s comprehensive history and culture. Harking back to the age of the Renaissance, the art of Italian...

Curious to know which museums in Italy are the most visited? While some are known the world over and attract millions of visitors every year (you can book your tickets through Select Italy!), others are less popular and may present valid off-the-beaten-path alternatives. Check out below the list of the 15 most visited museums in Italy and what...